Address-in-Reply

The Address-in-Reply (to the speech from the Throne) was a confirmation process for the Prime Minister-elect used in Parliament immediately after the state opening of each session until the 30th, when it was abolished by the Prime Minister William Somerset, The Earl of Durham via his Executive Act 2024.

If a candidate failed the Address-in-Reply, they would not become Prime Minister, and a new selection or General Election would have to happen. If they passed, they would enter office.

Only one candidate ever failed the Address-in-Reply, August Carew, The Baron Calder, during the 24th Session of Parliament.